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Nov 13, 2024 · Unprecedented drought brings unprecedented fires. Forest fires in New York City are nearly unprecedented. None have been recorded in Prospect Park in recent history, and while wildfires are part of the natural cycle in some parts of the …

Nov 20, 2024 · The bridge was initially proposed to connect Staten Island with the rest of the boroughs. According to Stuart Rankin, a professional engineer and senior vice president of the National Bridges and Structures Practice at WSP, Staten Island was effectively cut off from the rest of the city before the bridge’s opening in 1964.

Mar 14, 2024 · The former Council Member lauded the success of his maternal health initiative, which saw him invest the entirety of his office’s $45 million capital budget to three public hospitals in Brooklyn to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes.. Reynoso also hailed the release of his comprehensive plan in October, a 201-page document outlining issues of housing and public health inequity throughout ...

Nov 5, 2024 · The outcomes of some tight races may not be clear until several days after the election, as officials count early and mail-in votes — but the New York Times predicts concrete results out of New York late on election night, or early the following morning.. What happens if Democrats take the House?

Nov 14, 2024 · A Brooklyn man has been accused of murdering his father, whose body was discovered at a luxury hotel in Ireland earlier this week. Henry McGowan, 30, of Carroll Gardens, appeared in Portlaoise District Court in Ireland on Thursday, where he faced charges stemming from the alleged murder of his father, John McGowan, 60.

Dec 10, 2024 · It’s her turn! Soul legend Diana Ross will return to Kings Theatre next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its grand reopening. Ross, who was the first artist to perform at the historic Flatbush venue when it reopened in 2015, will take the stage on Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Jan 7, 2025 · The board’s objections culminated in a public rally, where Assembly Members Michael Tannousis and Alec Brook-Krasny joined U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis to call for the license’s rejection.In a letter to OCM, the lawmakers argued the dispensary could expose minors to cannabis, despite existing age restrictions.

Dec 3, 2024 · Rape drops, but other sex crimes remain high in some neighborhoods. Rape and other sex crimes spiked in Brooklyn in August and, while the exact numbers and locations have fluctuated, have remained high since then. The increase was likely partially due to a change in the definition of rape under New York State law, per the NYPD, but started before the law took effect on Sept. 1, 2024.

Nov 12, 2024 · BBG’s Palm House will also host the Lightscape Bar, a cozy stop for revelers to grab a drink along the trail. “Lightscape is New York City’s most immersive and enchanting way to spend a winter evening and enjoy the spirit of the season in community,” said Adrian Benepe, president and CEO of Brooklyn Botanic Garden.